Enhancement of pathogenicity of Bacillus thuringiensis by gamma rays

• Autorzy: Khan K I , Jafri R.H. , Ahmed M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Studies were conducted on the enhancement of pathogenicity of Bacillus thuringiensis by gamma rays on various species of termites. The results showed that the 72 hrs old and 60 or 70 kr irradiated culture of B. thuringiensis were more pathogenic than the non-irradiated ones. 168 hrs old and 150 kr (1.5 kGy) irradiated B. thuringiensis caused quicker mortality rate than the non-irradiated one as it shows maximum enhancement ratio (1.32).

Słowa kluczowe

EN

termite; pathogenicity; Bacillus thuringiensis; gamma-ray; insect

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Microbiology
• Rocznik: 2004
• Tom: 53
• Numer: 3
• Opis fizyczny: p.159-166,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Khan K I

• University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

autor

Jafri R.H.

autor

Ahmed M.

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